Whether about an acquisition — or speculation thereof — 2024 has been one of the roofing industry's most prolific in what economist Milton Friedman would consider the business of business, which is to maximize results for stakeholders. As we bid adieu to two thousand twenty-four, let’s see what you were most interested in learning about.

A few fun facts: for 2024, as of mid-December, RC has posted approximately 1,146 articles or about three daily; the most-read article of 2024 was viewed on our website more than 10,600 times and does not include sharing.

The RC newsroom anticipates a fruitful 2025 filled with news of achievements and more opportunities to introduce you to fascinating people with inspirational stories that make our industry stand tall among the building envelope’s many trades.

No. 10: New Independent Contractor Rule Impacts Roofers in March

By Trent Cotney

The article reflected on the U.S. Department of Labor’s rule redefining how workers were classified, highlighting the complexities of classification, and offering guidance for navigating compliance through the Labor Department's resources and local offices.

No. 9: Best Choice Roofing Sells to Private Equity

By Bryan Gottlieb

Brightstar Capital Partners’ acquisition of Best Choice Roofing, a leading residential roofing company with over 85 locations in 24 states, was a big deal for its founder, Wayne Holloway, and the industry took notice. Financial terms were undisclosed, but speculation is that the sum included nine figures.

No. 8: Exclusive Insight: What QXO Brings to the Roofing Industry

By Bryan Gottlieb

The potential acquisition of Beacon Roofing Supply by QXO caused significant buzz as analysts highlighted Beacon’s undervaluation despite its strong financial performance, making it an attractive target and what QXO owner Brad Jacobs could bring to bear as an entrant in roofing.

No. 7: Gulfeagle Supply to Acquire Elite Roofing Supply

By Chris Gray

Florida-based Gulfeagle Supply acquired Elite Roofing Supply of Phoenix, including its 26 branches..The deal closed last June and created the fourth-largest U.S. roofing distributor with 141 branches. 

No. 6: Physics, the Power of Authenticity and You

By Jill Bloom

Jill Bloom, publisher of Roofing Contractor, reflected on a keynote address by Gary Brecka, a human biologist and entrepreneur, on the power of authenticity, explaining how it surpasses even that of love in the energy a human emits. 

No. 5: Is Beacon Roofing for Sale? QXO Hopes So

By Bryan Gottlieb and Chris Gray

In a prelude to the No. 8 story, last November, QXO, a start-up in the building-products distribution sector, made an acquisition offer for Beacon Roofing Supply, which has a market capitalization of $6.2 billion. 

No. 4: Roofing Industry Reacts to Home Depot - SRS Distribution Deal

By Art Aisner

In early 2024, the ground shifted in the roofing industry, particularly within the supply and distribution sector, after news broke that SRS Distribution was to be acquired by The Home Depot in an $18.25 billion deal. 

No. 3: Announcing the Top 10 Roofing Contractors of 2024

By Art Aisner

Part of the Top 100 'slow drip' release, this article announced the Top 10 firms on our annual list of the country’s largest roofing contractors ahead of the complete list for 2024.

No. 2: The 2023 Top 100 Roofing Contractors by Region

By Chris Gray

Editor Chris Gray enjoys delving into the statistical weeds regarding RC’s Top 100 lists; this piece broke out the nation’s largest roofing contractors into nine separate regions using our 2023 Top 100 list.

No. 1: Exclusive: 2024's Top 150 Roofing Contractors

By Art Aisner, Chris Gray and Bryan Gottlieb

In 2024, Roofing Contractor expanded its annual Top 100 list to 150, reflecting many's success in the industry and the trade's overall increase in revenues. The list also included a "Ones to Watch" section for near-misses.